The search of two Timberlea homes last week has ended with multiple drug trafficking charges, after police discovered cocaine and fentanyl in both residences.

Wood Buffalo RCMP say that on May 11 and 12, the detachment’s drug section carried out search warrants in two residences on Beaton Place and Berens Place. During the search, officers discovered 44 grams of cocaine and one fentanyl pill.

As a result of the search, police have charged three Fort McMurray residents with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.Korey Spence, 25; Ashlee Payne, 24, and; Stephen Melanson, 26, are expected to appear in Fort McMurray provincial court on May 23.

Police charged a fourth Fort McMurray resident with multiple drug trafficking charges. They include possession of cocaine and fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, two counts of failing to comply with a probation order and three counts of failing to comply with a recognizance.

John Healey, 35, remains in custody and will also appear in Fort McMurray provincial court on May 23.

Anyone with information related to this case or similar ones is asked to contact police at 780-788-4000. Tips can be sent anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com.